Oedipus King of ThebesTranslated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes
Oedipus.

When he is swift who steals against my reign

With plots, then swift am I to plot again.

Wait patient, and his work shall have prevailed

Before I move, and mine for ever failed.

Creon.

Creon.

How then? To banish me is thy intent?

Oedipus.

Oedipus.

Death is the doom I choose, not banishment.

Creon.

Creon.

Wilt never soften, never trust thy friend?

Oedipus.

Oedipus.

First I would see how traitors meet their end.

Creon.

Creon.

I see thou wilt not think.


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